Empty The Benches

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  • Episode 104: Mason Koster

    The boys are joined by Mason Koster, a former teammate of Mac and Harrison. Mason shares his story from growing up in Milwaukee and Vermont, to moving to Maryland and playing for the Baltimore Stars. He also dives into the later portions of his career, including his time playing juniors and at the University of Ohio. The boys also take a look at the latest from around the league including a WILD game between the Leafs and Jets, the uniforms for the upcoming stadium series, and the implosion of the Flyers and Islanders.


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    1 hr 46 min
  • Episode 103: Sean Baker

    The boys are joined by local player and current head coach of the St. Paul's and Loyola University hockey teams, Sean Baker. Sean shares his hockey story from his time spent in the BYH system, all the way through playing ACHA hockey at the University of Vermont. The boys also dive into the latest news from around the NHL including the return of Jack Hughes, the Panarin/Marchand glove incident, and the aftermath of the Tkachuk/Lemieux situation. They also give you their best bets and trends for the upcoming week including which teams to avoid, and how to cash in on Vancouver and Montreal's.


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    2 hr 2 min
  • Episode 102: Thanksgiving Pregame

    The boys are without Harrison on this one, as Nick and Mac get you ready to survive your holiday plans! They look at the latest from around the league including the 2020 HHOF induction ceremony, the lack of NHL games being televised nationally, and the possible return of the Quebec Nordiques. The boys also look at the latest injuries and updates from around the league such as the Islanders' Ryan Pullock, and the Panthers' Aleksander Barkov. Happy Thanksgiving!


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    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 101: Fucale Shines in NHL Debut

    The boys recap the latest and greatest from around the league including: the first matchup between the Caps and Penguins, the Ottawa Senators Covid-19 situation, and most importantly, the boys breakdown Zach Fucale's includible first NHL start against the Detroit Red Wings. The boys also take a look at the red hot Anaheim Ducks, and take a look at the surprises in the standings as we approach Thanksgiving.


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 100: Karl Alzner

    The boys celebrate their 100th episode by chatting with former Caps defenseman Karl Alzner. Karl takes the boys through his hockey journey and playing career, providing some hilarious stories along the way. He also dives into the difficulties of playing in the NHL including the life on the road, the ability to stay healthy, and a whole bunch of other factors. The boys also catch up on the latest league news such as McDavid and Draisaitl's historic pace, the hot start from Troy Terry, and the criticisms of Gary Bettman from agent Alan Walsh. The boys also include a bonus at the end of this episode, their first ever demo! Back in 2019, Nick and Harrison recorded a 15-ish minute demo episode critiquing the NHL's "Top 20 Centers" list. Enjoy and thank you for all of the continued support!

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    2 hr 46 min
  • Episode 99: John Walton

    The boys are joined by the radio voice of the Washington Capitals, John Walton. John walks the guys through his hockey journey from watching and going to North Stars games in Minnesota, to being the the radio voice and director of communications for the Hersey Bears, and ultimately the radio voice of the Caps. John shares some great stories from his career, including his time spent covering the 2018 Winter Olympics AND Stanley Cup final in the same year! The boys also cover the latest from around the show, including Ryan Getzlaf becoming the Ducks' franchise leader in points, the resignation of Joel Quenneville, and the best bets for the upcoming week!


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    https://www.instagram.com/emptybetters/

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    https://twitter.com/emptybetters

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    www.emptybetters.com

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 98: Metro Boomin

    The boys recap the most recent week of action from around the NHL including the red hot start for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They also look at two teams that are struggling out of the gate this season; the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks. They also take a look at the best gambling trends from the first two weeks of NHL action and give you their picks for individual player awards. BONUS: Listing the alphabet using NHL current and former player last names.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 97: Kris Versteeg

    The boys are joined by two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg. A veteran of over 600 NHL games with six different teams, Kris shares his journey from Lethbridge, Alberta to the NHL. Along the way Kris shares some hilarious stories about his draft experience, describes what lifting the Stanley Cup felt like, and how his NHL experiences have shaped him in life after hockey. The boys also dive into the first week of NHL action and recap their watch party at Don’t Know Tavern! 

    BONUS: The boys also attempt to count from 1-99 using current and former NHL jersey numbers. How high can you get without cheating? 


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    2 hr 7 min
  • Episode 96: Joe Beninati

    The boys are joined by legendary broadcaster and the voice of the Washington Capitals for over 25 years, Joe Beninati. The most requested guest in podcast history makes his debut on the show by sharing his journey to becoming the Capitals' play-by-play man and how he thinks the club will perform this season amongst a powerhouse Metropolitan Division. The boys also preview the Pacific and Central divisions and give their thoughts on which teams will make it to the postseason. They also take a loot at the latest news from around the league, including the naming of the first players to their Olympic teams, Nathan MacKinnon testing positive for Covid-19, and the handful of injuries that occurred during the last few days of the preseason.


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    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/emptybetters/

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    https://twitter.com/emptybetters

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    www.emptybetters.com



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    2 hr 41 min
  • Episode 95: Eastern Conference Preview (feat. Anthony from Forever Blueshirts)

    The boys are joined by Anthony from Forever Blueshirts to kick off their division previews for the 2021-2022 NHL season. Anthony joins the show to talk about his beloved New York Rangers and how they will stack up against the competition in the always stacked Metro division. The boys also take a look at the powerhouse Atlantic division, and dissect who could be making the playoffs - and who could be missing out. The boys also cover the latest from around the league including the Coyotes relaxing their dress code and Robin Lehner speaking out.

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    2 hr 23 min

About Empty The Benches

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Grab a seat and crack a cold one with Nick and Mac on Empty the Benches, the hockey podcast that doesn't hold back. Whether you're a diehard fan who's been watching since the '90s or just getting into…

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